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BD58 WTJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,257 mi
Last recorded62,257 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 WTJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 62,257 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle and spring mounts corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2025 61,474 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 61,197 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust outer layer corroded & peeling off

Offside Rear Shockabsorber External casing corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2024 61,197 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust outer layer corroded & peeling off

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shockabsorber External casing corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,601 miles

Central Rear Exhaust clamp excessively corroded but secure

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has corrosion to the external casing

Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,908 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,344 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,360 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 55,856 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 52,085 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,905 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 47,257 miles

outer exhaust casing deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2016 47,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outer exhaust casing deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 42,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 35,671 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 29,243 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 22,517 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 22,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 15,781 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BD58 WTJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD58 WTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD58 WTJ registered?

BD58 WTJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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